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    Ati lpn nur 113 med surg proctored exam acid-base

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Hyporeflexia is not a typical finding in hyponatremia; neuromuscular symptoms like muscle cramps and weakness are more common. B. Constipation is more often associated with hypercalcemia or dehydration, not hyponatremia. C. Headache is a common early sign of hyponatremia due to cerebral edema from water shifting into brain cells. D. Increased appetite is not associated with hyponatremia; nausea and anorexia are more likely.

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